Last week I used this space to discuss the question of “What radio should I buy?”. This week I am going to keep it a little simpler and provide some good resources for amateurs and especially those who are just starting out. Recently I wrote about the ARRL, what they […]
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Below is the newsletter for March 11, 2024. I could use some help with the newsletter so we can keep sending one out weekly. If you can help, please let me know. Steven Christy, N5ZQn5zq@n5zq.us March Board Meeting EARS holds a monthly board meeting on the second Tuesday of each […]
What is AREDN? A very good question. In Amateur Radio it means Amateur Radio Emergency Data Network. It is a modern way to communicate using radio rather than the internet, but the tools used in AREDN are those used on the internet. At the technical level it is a mesh […]
I am going to attempt to address one of most frequently-asked questions of new hams and even more seasoned veterans. What radio should I purchase? The simple non-answer is the radio that meets your needs and that you can afford. The real question is what does this mean? There are […]
Just like many of you I woke up last Thursday, February 22nd to no cell service. Even though I grew up without it, I have become accustomed (and at times addicted) to having data service on a mobile device. I use it to stream music on my morning drive. What […]
I have been sitting here trying to decide what to write about this week and I have decided to write a short column on the ARRL and some of the resources available through this organization. What exactly is the ARRL (American Radio Relay League)? The ARRL mission statement below is […]
This week I would like to use this section of the newsletter to briefly discuss public service opportunities in amateur radio and specifically with EARS. Public service in amateur radio is a great way to help the community and practice emergency communication skills. It is also a good opportunity to […]
Speaking of membership renewal, we have had a number of new members (and new hams) join the club in recent months. Welcome to the club! We are glad you have joined and I would like to use this space to provide some club/ham radio info. This may be new to […]